Fiorentina forward, Albert Gudmundsson has described as absurd decision by Manchester United to let David De Gea leave Old Trafford.
De Gea is enjoying his football in Italy after leaving Manchester United following 12 years at the club.
Red Devils former boss, Erik ten Hag opened the door for De Gea’s exit as a free agent at the end of the 2022-23 season, bringing in Andre Onana.
As Ten Hag would want to say, De Gea did not measure up to the Dutch coach’s preference for a ball-playing goalkeeper.
Speaking with TMW, Gudmundsson, said that he found the decision to release De Gea absurd.
He said the 34-year-old Spaniard is the best goalkeeper has has met in his career, saying the former Atletico Madrid man possesses humility and quality,.
He said, via Manchester Evening News, “It’s absurd that Manchester United decided to let go of someone like him. He’s a great guy, a very humble person with whom I talk about everything.
“On top of that, he played eleven years in the Premier League, winning numerous titles. He’s the best goalkeeper I’ve ever played with in my career, and it’s amazing to share the pitch with him. We’re talking about a top player.”
De Gea was offered a new contract at the end of the 2022-23 season before the offer was withdrawn by the club’s management.
They then offered him a different contract with reduced terms, leading the Spaniard to decide against remaining at the club.
